draw the curtains

English

Verb

draw the curtains (third-person singular simple present draws the curtains, present participle drawing the curtains, simple past drew the curtains, past participle drawn the curtains)

To close the curtains by pulling them together.
To open the curtains by pulling them apart.
- 1987, Grateful Dead (lyrics and music), “Touch of Grey”, in In the Dark:
  Draw the curtains, I don't care 'cause it's alright

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